Valdo (footballer, born 1964) facts for kids
Valdo in 2011
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| Full name | Valdo Cândido Filho | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 12 January 1964 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Siderópolis, Brazil | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Central midfielder | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Congo (manager) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1983 | Figueirense | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1984–1988 | Grêmio | 96 | (18) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1988–1991 | Benfica | 78 | (11) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1991–1995 | Paris Saint Germain | 115 | (10) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1995–1997 | Benfica | 60 | (9) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–1998 | Nagoya Grampus Eight | 26 | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1998–2000 | Cruzeiro | 56 | (7) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2001 | Santos | 19 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2002 | Atlético Mineiro | 23 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2002 | Juventude | 12 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2003 | São Caetano | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2004 | Botafogo | 44 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 519 | (65) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1987–1993 | Brazil | 45 | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2009 | União Rondonópolis | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011 | Maringá | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | Serra Macaense | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | MC Alger (assistant) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2021 | Congo | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Valdo Cândido Filho (born on January 12, 1964), known simply as Valdo, is a Brazilian former footballer. He played as a central midfielder. Valdo is also a football manager. He used to manage the Congo national football team.
Valdo's professional football career lasted over 20 years. He played in Brazil, Portugal, France, and Japan. He played more than 40 games for the Brazilian national team. Valdo also represented Brazil in two World Cups and two Copa América tournaments.
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Valdo's Club Career Highlights
Valdo started his football journey in Siderópolis, Brazil. He began playing with Figueirense Futebol Clube. He then made his professional debut with Grêmio Football Porto-Alegrense. With Grêmio, he won the Campeonato Gaúcho four times in a row.
Playing in Portugal with Benfica
In 1988, Valdo moved to Portugal. He joined S.L. Benfica with his teammate Ricardo Gomes. They both played important roles in Benfica's success. The team won the Primeira Liga championship in Valdo's first season (1988–89). They won it again in 1991. Valdo scored five goals in 26 matches during that 1991 winning season.
Time in France with Paris Saint-Germain
In 1991, Valdo and Ricardo Gomes moved to Paris Saint-Germain F.C. in France. They played there for four years. During this time, they helped Paris Saint-Germain win four titles. This included the Ligue 1 championship in the 1993–94 season.
Returning to Benfica
Valdo returned to S.L. Benfica in 1995. He played 30 league matches in each of his two seasons back with the team. He helped Benfica win the Taça de Portugal in 1996.
Later Career and Management
At 32, Valdo joined J1 League club Nagoya Grampus Eight in Japan. After two years, he returned to Brazil. He continued playing until he was 40 years old. He played for six different teams in Brazil during his final years. He finished his playing career after helping Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas return to the top Brazilian league, Série A.
Valdo started his coaching career in 2009. He coached in Brazilian amateur football. In 2014, he became an assistant coach at MC Alger in Algeria. He worked with his former Benfica coach, Artur Jorge. From 2018 to 2021, Valdo managed the Congo national football team.
Valdo's International Career with Brazil
Valdo played 45 games for the Brazilian national team over six years. He was part of the 1986 FIFA World Cup squad. However, he did not play in any matches during that tournament.
In the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy, Valdo was a starting player. He played in all four of Brazil's matches. This included their 1–0 loss against Argentina in the round of 16.
Valdo's Football Achievements
Valdo won many titles throughout his career with different clubs and the Brazilian national team.
Club Honours
- Grêmio
- Campeonato Gaúcho: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988
- Benfica
- Primeira Liga: 1988–89, 1990–91
- Taça de Portugal: 1995–96
- Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 1989
- Paris Saint-Germain
- Ligue 1: 1993–94
- Coupe de France: 1992–93, 1994–95
- Coupe de la Ligue: 1994–95
- Cruzeiro
- Campeonato Mineiro: 1998
- Recopa Sudamericana: 1999
- Copa Centro-Oeste: 1999
International Honours
- Brazil
- Copa América: 1989
- Pan American Games: 1987
- Pre-Olympic tournament: 1987
- Rous Cup: 1987
- Olympic Games: Silver Medal 1988
- Pan American Games: Gold Medal 1987
Individual Awards
- World XI: 1990, 1991
- Bola de Prata (Silver Ball): 1998
See also
In Spanish: Valdo Filho para niños
